San Francisco Bay Area celebrates Prop. 8, DOMA supreme court rulings

June 26, 2013 12:25 PM

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Enrique Chavez, left and Safiya Delaney cheers at the corner of Castro and Market, Wednesday June 26, 2013, as she and others celebrate the United States Supreme Court ruling on Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that it is unconstitutional and that California's Proposition 8 has been struck down, Wednesday June 26, 2013, in San Francisco, Calif. less

Enrique Chavez, left and Safiya Delaney cheers at the corner of Castro and Market, Wednesday June 26, 2013, as she and others celebrate the United States Supreme Court ruling on Section 3 of the federal Defense ... more

Miguel Gutierrez walks down Castro Street wearing a wedding cake hat to celebrate the Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and Prop. 8. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, to celebrate the dismissal of the appeal of Proposition 8 by the U.S. Supreme Court. less

Miguel Gutierrez walks down Castro Street wearing a wedding cake hat to celebrate the Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and Prop. 8. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, ... more

Jennifer Ancona, Hazel Haskovec, and Hazel's mom, Jennifer Lynch pose for photo as they celebrate the dismissal of Prop. 8. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, to celebrate the dismissal of the appeal of Proposition 8 by the U.S. Supreme Court. less

Jennifer Ancona, Hazel Haskovec, and Hazel's mom, Jennifer Lynch pose for photo as they celebrate the dismissal of Prop. 8. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, ... more

Supporters of same-sex marriage celebrate in the Castro District after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and declined to rule on the California law Proposition 8 in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Democratic lawmakers said they'll seek further protections for gay couples after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down part of a federal law denying them benefits, as congressional Republicans signaled that further battles on marriage equality would shift to the states. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg less

Supporters of same-sex marriage celebrate in the Castro District after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and declined to rule on the California law Proposition 8 in San ... more

Scott Munson from Palo Alto, dances through the crowd celebrating the Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and same-sex marriages. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, to celebrate the dismissal of the appeal of Proposition 8 by the U.S. Supreme Court. less

Scott Munson from Palo Alto, dances through the crowd celebrating the Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and same-sex marriages. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, ... more

DJ Kelly Kidd mixes music for the crowds gathered in the Castro celebrating the Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and same-sex marriage in California. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, to celebrate the dismissal of the appeal of Proposition 8 by the U.S. Supreme Court. less

DJ Kelly Kidd mixes music for the crowds gathered in the Castro celebrating the Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and same-sex marriage in California. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, ... more

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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Hector Ortiz cheers as music plays on the stage during celebrations in the Castro in San Francisco, Calif. on June 26, 2013.

Hector Ortiz cheers as music plays on the stage during celebrations in the Castro in San Francisco, Calif. on June 26, 2013.

Photo: Ian C. Bates, The Chronicle

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Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, to celebrate the dismissal of the appeal of Proposition 8 by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, to celebrate the dismissal of the appeal of Proposition 8 by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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Katie DeCarlo, left, and Chelsea Peterson kiss during a celebration of the Supreme Court's ruling on Proposition 8 and DOMA on June 27, 2013 in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco, Calif. With the court's ruling, gay marriage will again be legal in San Francisco. less

Katie DeCarlo, left, and Chelsea Peterson kiss during a celebration of the Supreme Court's ruling on Proposition 8 and DOMA on June 27, 2013 in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco, Calif. With the court's ... more

People swarm Castro Street in a celebration of the Supreme Court's ruling on Proposition 8 and DOMA on June 27, 2013 in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco, Calif. With the court's ruling, gay marriage will again be legal in San Francisco. less

People swarm Castro Street in a celebration of the Supreme Court's ruling on Proposition 8 and DOMA on June 27, 2013 in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco, Calif. With the court's ruling, gay marriage ... more

Photo: Pete Kiehart, The Chronicle

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Safiya Delaney cheers at the corner of Castro and Market, Wednesday June 26, 2013, as she and others celebrate the United States Supreme Court ruling on Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that it is unconstitutional and that California's Proposition 8 has been struck down, Wednesday June 26, 2013, in San Francisco, Calif. less

Safiya Delaney cheers at the corner of Castro and Market, Wednesday June 26, 2013, as she and others celebrate the United States Supreme Court ruling on Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that it ... more

Enrique Chavez waves his flag as Frank Pietronigro hold up his artwork to celebrate in the Castro as they hear the that the United States Supreme Court rules that Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional and that California's Proposition 8 has been struck down, Wednesday June 26, 2013, in San Francisco, Calif. less

Enrique Chavez waves his flag as Frank Pietronigro hold up his artwork to celebrate in the Castro as they hear the that the United States Supreme Court rules that Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage ... more

The original plantiffs in the Proposition 8 case John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney await the rulings of the Supreme Court on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday June 26, 2013. The court later handing down their decisions dismissing California's Proposition 8 and striking down parts of the Defense of Marriage Act.

The original plantiffs in the Proposition 8 case John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney await the rulings of the Supreme Court on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday June 26, 2013. The court

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Joyce Newstat (l to r), Mayor Ed Lee and Phyllis Lyon react as they listen to coverage of the Supreme Court rulings in the Mayor's Office at City Hall on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif.

Joyce Newstat (l to r), Mayor Ed Lee and Phyllis Lyon react as they listen to coverage of the Supreme Court rulings in the Mayor's Office at City Hall on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif.

Cissy Bonini, right, and Karl Robillard, celebrate the Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and Prop. 8 at the Castro. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, to celebrate the dismissal of the appeal of Proposition 8 by the U.S. Supreme Court. less

Cissy Bonini, right, and Karl Robillard, celebrate the Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and Prop. 8 at the Castro. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, to ... more

Jesse Castaneda reacts to the news about the DOMA ruling in City Hall, Wednesday June 26, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif.

Jesse Castaneda reacts to the news about the DOMA ruling in City Hall, Wednesday June 26, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Katie Meek, The Chronicle

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Same-sex partners of 10 years, Marlene White and Elana Metz, at home with their daughter Nia, nervously wait and watch television reports moments before the Supreme Court of the United States both dismissed Proposition 8 and ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional on the morning of Wednesday June 26, 2013 in Oakland, Calif. less

Same-sex partners of 10 years, Marlene White and Elana Metz, at home with their daughter Nia, nervously wait and watch television reports moments before the Supreme Court of the United States both dismissed ... more

Connor Hochleutner, (left) and Jared Scherer, along with Catlin Hart and Jenn Ellington, (right) react to the rulings of the Supreme Court at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday June 26, 2013, handing down their decisions dismissing California's Proposition 8 and striking down parts of the Defense of Marriage Act. less

Connor Hochleutner, (left) and Jared Scherer, along with Catlin Hart and Jenn Ellington, (right) react to the rulings of the Supreme Court at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday June 26, 2013, ... more

Nikolas Lemos shows his supports for gay rights on the steps of City Hall as he awaits the Supreme Court rulings in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday June 26, 2013, later handing down their decisions dismissing California's Proposition 8 and striking down parts of the Defense of Marriage Act. less

Nikolas Lemos shows his supports for gay rights on the steps of City Hall as he awaits the Supreme Court rulings in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday June 26, 2013, later handing down their decisions ... more

Safiya Delaney cheers at the corner of Castro and Market, Wednesday June 26, 2013, as she and others celebrate the United States Supreme Court ruling on Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that it is unconstitutional and that California's Proposition 8 has been struck down, Wednesday June 26, 2013, in San Francisco, Calif. less

Safiya Delaney cheers at the corner of Castro and Market, Wednesday June 26, 2013, as she and others celebrate the United States Supreme Court ruling on Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that it ... more

Enrique Chavez, left, starts to celebrate as Chris Kren and Joseph Mora watch the ruling of United States Supreme Court ruling Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that it is unconstitutional and that California's Proposition 8 has been struck down, Wednesday June 26, 2013, in San Francisco, Calif. less

Enrique Chavez, left, starts to celebrate as Chris Kren and Joseph Mora watch the ruling of United States Supreme Court ruling Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that it is unconstitutional and ... more

L-R, Julie Galles holds her fiancé Megan Stansbery as Frank and Joe Capley_Alfano embrace after a press conference at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Dozens of Bay Area religious leaders in support of same-sex marriage gathered at Grace Cathedral for a press conference following the Supreme Court's decision on Proposition 8 earlier in the morning. less

L-R, Julie Galles holds her fiancé Megan Stansbery as Frank and Joe Capley_Alfano embrace after a press conference at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Dozens of Bay Area ... more

Eddie Bell, left with husband Michael Chu, Randy Stevens and Adam Quintero watch the United States Supreme Court ruling on Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that it is unconstitutional and that California's Proposition 8 has been struck down, Wednesday June 26, 2013, in San Francisco, Calif. less

Eddie Bell, left with husband Michael Chu, Randy Stevens and Adam Quintero watch the United States Supreme Court ruling on Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that it is unconstitutional and that ... more

Sue Rochman, left, and Robin Romdalvik kiss, reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage in California, at San Francisco's City Hall on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. The couple is accompanied by their son Maddox Rochman-Romdalvik. The justices issued two 5-4 rulings in their final session of the term. One decision wiped away part of a federal anti-gay marriage law that has kept legally married same-sex couples from receiving tax, health and pension benefits. The other was a technical legal ruling that said nothing at all about same-sex marriage, but left in place a trial court's declaration that California's Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. less

Sue Rochman, left, and Robin Romdalvik kiss, reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage in California, at San Francisco's City Hall on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. The couple is accompanied by ... more

Same-sex partners of 10 years, Marlene White and Elana Metz, at home, show off their wedding rings from their previously unrecognized marriage ceremony after the Supreme Court of the United States both dismissed Proposition 8 and ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional on the morning of Wednesday June 26, 2013 in Oakland, Calif. The couple said they are ready to get married again legally. less

Same-sex partners of 10 years, Marlene White and Elana Metz, at home, show off their wedding rings from their previously unrecognized marriage ceremony after the Supreme Court of the United States both ... more

Same-sex partners of 10 years, Marlene White and Elana Metz, at home with their daughter Nia, hug and kiss after the Supreme Court of the United States both dismissed Proposition 8 and ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional on the morning of Wednesday June 26, 2013 in Oakland, Calif. The couple said they are ready to get married again legally. less

Same-sex partners of 10 years, Marlene White and Elana Metz, at home with their daughter Nia, hug and kiss after the Supreme Court of the United States both dismissed Proposition 8 and ruled the Defense of ... more

The original plaintiffs in the Proposition 8 case John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney await the rulings of the Supreme Court at City Hall on in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday June 26, 2013. The court later handing down their decisions dismissing California's Proposition 8 and striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. less

The original plaintiffs in the Proposition 8 case John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney await the rulings of the Supreme Court at City Hall on in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday June 26, 2013. The court later ... more

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

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Pollo Del Mar reacts to a speech by Cleve Jones during a celebration of the Supreme Court's ruling on Proposition 8 and DOMA on June 27, 2013 in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco, Calif. With the court's ruling, gay marriage will again be legal in San Francisco. less

Pollo Del Mar reacts to a speech by Cleve Jones during a celebration of the Supreme Court's ruling on Proposition 8 and DOMA on June 27, 2013 in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco, Calif. With the court's ... more

Mike Wong leads the San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Freedom Band as they perform to celebrate the Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and Prop. 8. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, to celebrate the dismissal of the appeal of Proposition 8 by the U.S. Supreme Court. less

Mike Wong leads the San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Freedom Band as they perform to celebrate the Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and Prop. 8. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., ... more

The flag showing an equals sign flies near the Rainbow flag at the intersection of Castro and Market Streets in San Francisco. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, to celebrate the dismissal of the appeal of Proposition 8 by the U.S. Supreme Court. less

The flag showing an equals sign flies near the Rainbow flag at the intersection of Castro and Market Streets in San Francisco. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, ... more

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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Jerry Deal, left, wears his wedding gown as he and Marvin Dunson and Ted Garey walk through the Castro district to celebrates the United States Supreme Court ruling that Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional and that California's Proposition 8 has been struck down, Wednesday June 26, 2013, in San Francisco, Calif. less

Jerry Deal, left, wears his wedding gown as he and Marvin Dunson and Ted Garey walk through the Castro district to celebrates the United States Supreme Court ruling that Section 3 of the federal Defense of ... more

Sergio Cabrera, visiting form San Diego, shows his pride as supporters drive down Castro street, in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday June 26, 2013, after United States Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional and that California's Proposition 8 was struck down. less

Sergio Cabrera, visiting form San Diego, shows his pride as supporters drive down Castro street, in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday June 26, 2013, after United States Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the ... more

The San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Freedom Band marches down Castro Street s they celebrate the Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and Prop. 8. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, to celebrate the dismissal of the appeal of Proposition 8 by the U.S. Supreme Court. less

The San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Freedom Band marches down Castro Street s they celebrate the Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and Prop. 8. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on ... more

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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A sign posted outside a home in the Castro in San Francisco, Calif. on June 26, 2013 after the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal on Proposition 8.

A sign posted outside a home in the Castro in San Francisco, Calif. on June 26, 2013 after the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal on Proposition 8.

Photo: Ian C. Bates, The Chronicle

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LGBT flags fly at the corner of Market and Castro on June 26 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. in celebration of the new verdict on same sex marriage.

LGBT flags fly at the corner of Market and Castro on June 26 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. in celebration of the new verdict on same sex marriage.

Photo: Katie Meek, The Chronicle

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Albert Santos gets a kiss from his friend's son, Sam Destin, 6, as they celebrate the Supreme Court's decisions on DOMA and same-sex marriage in California. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif., on June 26, 2013, to celebrate the dismissal of the appeal of Proposition 8 by the U.S. Supreme Court. less

Albert Santos gets a kiss from his friend's son, Sam Destin, 6, as they celebrate the Supreme Court's decisions on DOMA and same-sex marriage in California. Thousands gathered in the Castro district of San ... more

Supporters of same-sex marriage celebrate in the Castro District after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and declined to rule on the California law Proposition 8 in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Democratic lawmakers said they'll seek further protections for gay couples after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down part of a federal law denying them benefits, as congressional Republicans signaled that further battles on marriage equality would shift to the states. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg less

Supporters of same-sex marriage celebrate in the Castro District after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and declined to rule on the California law Proposition 8 in San ... more

Frank, right, and Joe Capley-Alfano, left, listen to the speakers at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Dozens of Bay Area religious leaders in support of same-sex marriage gathered at Grace Cathedral for a press conference following the Supreme Court's decision on Proposition 8 earlier in the morning. less

Frank, right, and Joe Capley-Alfano, left, listen to the speakers at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Dozens of Bay Area religious leaders in support of same-sex marriage ... more

Supporters of same-sex marriage celebrate in the Castro District after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and declined to rule on the California law Proposition 8 in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Democratic lawmakers said they'll seek further protections for gay couples after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down part of a federal law denying them benefits, as congressional Republicans signaled that further battles on marriage equality would shift to the states. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg less

Supporters of same-sex marriage celebrate in the Castro District after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and declined to rule on the California law Proposition 8 in San ... more